An all-trans-retinyl ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of dodecanoic (lauric) acid with the hydroxy group of all-trans-retinol.
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Any vitamin that dissolves in fats and are stored in body tissues. Unlike the water-soluble vitamins, they are stored in the body for long periods of time and generally pose a greater risk for toxicity when consumed in excess.